Press Releases

COVID relief funds available to eligible seafood processors, dealers and processing vessels

Seafood processors, dealers and processing vessels who were financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic may be eligible for relief funds through a new grant program administered by the N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. 

Winners named in N.C. Specialty Food Association's award competition

The N.C. Specialty Foods Association recently announced winners in its 2022 awards competition, withAlley Twenty Six  of Chapel Hill named Grand Champion for its passion fruit syrup.

N.C. Mountain State Fair opening ceremony to be held Friday

WHAT:Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will officially open the 2022 N.C. Mountain State Fair with a short ribbon cutting ceremony.
WHEN:Friday, Sept.

N.C. Mountain State Fair to hold safety press conference Thursday

WHAT:Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler, Labor Commissioner Josh Dobson, N.C.

Elm zigzag sawfly becomes newest invasive species in North Carolina

North Carolina’s newest invasive pest was recently found in Surry and Stokes counties by Elizabeth Edwards, the N.C. Forest Service’s Surry County assistant ranger. The detection was made just north of Pilot Mountain in the Westfield community.

Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund Advisory Committee to meet Sept. 13

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The Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund will hold an advisory committee meeting to review the trust fund budget and hear reports on easement closings, Cyc

N.C. Sentinel Landscape Committee to meet Sept. 7

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Local farms are open for fall activities and events

Residents and visitors looking for farms that offer outdoor experiences and local food will have plenty of options with many fall agritourism activities planned at farms across the state. 

N.C. State Fair announces Home Chef Challenge

The N.C. State Fair is looking for home chefs to spice up the competitions at the fair with 11 days of cooking challenges.

Ingles Day at N.C. Mountain State Fair offers free gate admission

Visitors of the 2022 N.C. Mountain State Fair can earn free admission in exchange for five cans of Laura Lynn brand foods on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The Laura Lynn brand can be found at more than 200 locations of Ingles Markets.